Linguine With Light Clam Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 -5 oz baby clams , drained reserving the juice
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic, minced
1/4 tsp thyme
1 pinch hot pepper flakes
1 zucchini, roughly chopped ( asparagus , snap peas , green beans)
1 red pepper, roughly chopped
6 large mixed mushrooms, roughly chopped
125 g light cream cheese, cubed (8 poz)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
3/4 lb linguine
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 tbsp parsley, chopped

Directions:

In a large pot, cook the linguine, reserving some of the pasta water.
Drain the clams, reserving the liquid. Set aside.
In a large skillet, cook the onion, thyme, hot pepper flakes in 1/3 cup of the clam liquid over medium heat for about 3 - 5 minutes or until onion is cooked.
Add the other vegetables and cook until tender crisp. Add more clam liquid if necessary. Stir in cream cheese and melt.
Just before serving, add the clams, salt and pepper.
Combine the pasta, the clam sauce and the parmesan cheese. Add more clam liquid or pasta water if necessary.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	386.01 Kcal (1616 kJ)
Calories from fat	126.59 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.07g	22%
Cholesterol	40.04mg	13%
Sodium	1249.97mg	52%
Potassium	205.41mg	4%
Total Carbs	53.07g	18%
Sugars	3.35g	13%
Dietary Fiber	4.28g	17%
Protein	15.17g	30%
Vitamin C	29.3mg	49%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	107.4mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	115.17 Kcal (482 kJ)
Calories from fat	37.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.2g	22%
Cholesterol	11.95mg	13%
Sodium	372.95mg	52%
Potassium	61.29mg	4%
Total Carbs	15.83g	18%
Sugars	1g	13%
Dietary Fiber	1.28g	17%
Protein	4.53g	30%
Vitamin C	8.8mg	49%
Iron	0.5mg	9%
Calcium	32mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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